Iberostar Costa DoradaPunta Cana, Dominican Republic

This hotel comprises a total of 516 rooms spread over nine 3-storey buildings, including 18 suites. The complex includes a spacious foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a small supermarket and a Caribbean inner courtyard with a seating terrace and fountains. Guests are also offered a shop, a boutique, a hairdresser, 3 bars, a nightclub and a buffet restaurant as well as 3 air-conditioned specialty restaurants (Caribbean, Brazilian, Mexican). Further facilities include a conference room and a public Internet terminal. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park or garage facilities. For younger guests there is a kids' club available for 4-12 year olds (10 am to 5 pm). Room service, laundry services and medical assistance as well as babysitting round off the facilities available.

## Location

This luxury hotel is situated directly beside the Costa Dorada beach. A shopping centre can easily be reached within a 15-minute drive and the centre of Puerto Plata as well as the airport are around 30 minutes away.

## Rooms

The stylish and appealing rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a minibar/fridge, 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, a balcony or a terrace and hire safe. The junior suites are similarly equipped by also include an integrated living are and are located by the beach.

## Sport

In the well-tended garden area, guests will find a freshwater swimming pool with children's pools as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols (bath towels included) and a pool/ snack bar. Furthermore, there is a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room on offer to guests and (for an additional fee) a massage service and beauty treatments. Sports' enthusiasts are offered a range of sporting activities (some of which require an additional fee), including aerobics, water ball, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing, diving (PADI dive basis), snorkelling equipment (use at the hotel as well as each one hour per person and day, on request), kayaks, tennis (floodlights for an added fee, around $3 per hour), table tennis, beach volleyball and a gym. There is also a seasonal entertainment programme six times a week with evening shows and live music to provide some variation and amusement for guests.

## Meals

The all-inclusive resort offers the option of dining at various buffets in the main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The beach restaurant offers light fare throughout the day. For dinner, guests can make a reservation at one of the specialty restaurants, offering Mexican, Brazilian and other tropical cuisine. All drinks, including a selection of international beverages, 24-hour bar service, mineral water, soft drinks and beer from the mini-bar, are included.

## Payment

American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.

Iberostar Costa Dorada is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 18/04/2012